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Culture  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
February 16, 2021

Mississippi Center for Public Policy Launches Mississippi Technology Institute

The Mississippi Center for Public Policy, a free market think tank, announced the launch of the “Mississippi Technology Institute” (MTI) as a new division of the Center. The Institute will promote policies that foster technology and innovation within our state. It will produce rigorous research to help inform the public policy debate in Mississippi and…
Culture  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
February 16, 2021

Bill of the Day: No more sales tax on groceries

A bill offered by Senator Derrick Simmons would eliminate the sales tax imposed on groceries. This exemption would include all food and beverage sales in super markets, grocery stores, convenience stores, farmers markets and drug stores besides that of wine and beer. Groceries in Mississippi are currently taxed at 7%. This is the highest level…